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Thomas Woodtli from Zrich Switzerland
Photo: Thomas Woodtli from Zrich Switzerland CC BY-SA 2.0
Bray South Promenade Bray South Beach is a shingle beach with clear waters and some seaweed growth. It is sheltered by Bray headland to th...
Steve Edge
Photo: Steve Edge CC BY-SA 2.0
Dooega Beach, Achill Island Dooega Beach, a small crescent shaped cove, is mostly sheltered except towards the south where large swells arise at ...
Ross
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Portnablagh Portnablagh beach is a small sandy beach in Ireland, confined by Portnablagh pier and a headland. It supports wildlif...
Dave Keeley
Photo: Dave Keeley CC BY 3.0
Rocky Bay Rocky Bay Beach, situated in Carrigaline, Co Cork is a 300m long, south-facing sandy beach. Access to the beach is th...
Sarah 
Photo: Sarah  CC BY-SA 2.0
The Cove Greystones A cove with a shingle beach can be found south of Greystones Marina, set amidst a rocky foreshore. Access can be gain...
Robert Linsdell from St Andrews Canada
Photo: Robert Linsdell from St Andrews Canada CC BY 2.0
Waterville Town Beach Waterville beach borders Ballinskelligs Bay and is situated near the town. The beachfront has been altered to provide...
Bernard Gagnon
Photo: Bernard Gagnon CC BY-SA 4.0
Trá na hUíne (Inny Strand, Waterville) Trá na hUíne, situated on the beautiful Ballinskelligs Bay, is a sandy beach backed by an extensive sand-dune system....
Dr Charles Nelson
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Bishopsquarter Bishopsquarter, situated in Ballyvaughan Bay, boasts diverse habitats ranging from rocky shores to sand dunes and a t...
Giuseppe Milo
Photo: Giuseppe Milo CC BY 3.0
Shelley Banks Shelly Banks beach can be found at the tip of Southbank Road.
Jonathan Billinger
Photo: Jonathan Billinger CC BY-SA 2.0
Ballinesker Ballinesker is a serene rural beach with fine soft sand and a gentle slope. Wooden walkways may be covered with sand ...
Julian Matz
Photo: Julian Matz CC BY 3.0
Omey Island Strand Omey Island, a sheltered landmass of about 1 sq. mile, can be reached via Connemara's only subsea road, situated roug...
Paul OFarrell
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Woodstown Woodstown Beach is a lengthy and sandy beach bordered by private wooded areas. It is tidal and stretches up to one ki...
Giuseppe Milo
Photo: Giuseppe Milo CC BY 3.0
Forty Foot Bathing Place The Forty Foot, a historical bathing pool on the southern tip of Dublin Bay, is easily reached by a brief walk from t...
John M
Photo: John M CC BY-SA 2.0
Clonea Beach Clonea boasts a sandy beach with a gradual downward slope extending to the low tide mark. During low tide, rock pools...
John M
Photo: John M CC BY-SA 2.0
Oysterhaven Oysterhaven Beach, found in Oysterhaven, Co Cork, is an ideal location for windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking due to ...
C OFlanagan
Photo: C OFlanagan CC BY-SA 2.0
Salthill Beach Salthill beach consists of multiple small beaches divided by rocks, featuring both sandy and pebbly areas. The primar...
liam murphy
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River Barrow Clashganny The River Barrow, which is a navigation river with weirs and lock gates, has a river bathing area that can be accesse...
Mike Simms 
Photo: Mike Simms  CC BY-SA 2.0
Grange Grange is a remote beach near Fethard on Sea located on the Hook Head peninsula. Parking is available on the roadside.
John M
Photo: John M CC BY-SA 2.0
Inch Inch Strand is a sandy beach situated near Whitegate & Power Head, East Cork, and is a favourite spot for surfers. Vi...
David Quinn
Photo: David Quinn CC BY-SA 2.0
Arklow South Beach Arklow South Beach in Arklow Town is a sandy beach lined with rocks.
Beach Guide Ireland Source for water samples and information: the Environmental Protection Agency, users of the site and local municipalities.
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Source of satellite-read water temperature: Copernicus Sentinel satellite data from the European Space Agency.